The new S2 Scribblers from Parallax are in, and they feature a couple of cool new features. First: They're Open-Source! Yup, they've opened up all the design files to make hacking oh-so-much easier! Secondly, it's using the Parallax Propeller chip now, for mucho-improved computational power. They're already out of stock at Parallax, so get them […]
Solarbotics / Active-Tech Holiday Hours ...
Solarbotics Ltd
December 14, 2021
Looking forward to a bit of recharge time after the holiday rush! While being in that mindset, here's our holiday schedule for both Solarbotics and the Active-Tech Calgary Storefront:
- December 24th - 9:30-1:30pm
- December 25th - Closed (HO HO HO!)
- December 26th - Closed (Whooboy... leftovers and toys!)
- December 27th - Closed (Moar leftovers... and who's toys are these?)
- December 28th - Closed (Zzzzzzz)
- December 29th - 9:30-5:30pm (*blink* *blink* yaaaawn)
- December 30th - 9:30-5:30pm (Clean up 2021 stuff)
- December 31st - 9:30-1:30pm (Off to buy munchies and ...cold snacks...)
- January 1st 2022 - Closed (Sleeping off cold snacks)
- January 2nd - (Sunday, the day of rest y'know)
- January 3rd - Closed (YAY for long weekends!)
- January 4th - Preparing for 2022, and back to regular schedule!
Let's all send 2021 packing, and hope for a better 2022!
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